The New York Yankees might insist that there is no strict budget they must adhere to for 2026, but their actions (or, better said, lack thereof) indicate that, in fact, there is a magic number they won't cross, and they must be pretty darn close to it.
This, of course, is all subject to change, but for now it feels right, even though for most Yankees fans of a certain age or older, the lack of initiative feels wrong — oh so wrong.
The idea of the Yankees leading the league in spending is a relic of the ancient past, much like the Core Five (Bernie deserves his due!